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Why does the U.S. use the Electoral College?
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4:59Now PlayingNBC News' Zinhle Essamuah explains the history and role of the Electoral College, established by the Founding Fathers and challenged nearly 800 times. By 2024, 17 states and Washington D.C. have moved toward a popular vote system through the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, but the traditional Electoral College remains in place for the upcoming election.
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